‘Why I love to use the tool of astrology as a creative’
30.11.2020
Collage Art by @_in.lo
I am currently deepening my knowledge of astrology studying with wonderful astrologer of over 20 years Divine Harmony and Virginia Rosenberg. They are like human oracles! Here is a list of my astro why I love this ancient art.
1. Astrology is an ancient art and spiritual science and was the first and only universal language of our ancestors.
They studied the celestial patterns in the sky and interpreted how those messages influenced the weather, crops and the behaviours of people within and between communities. Human bodyminds are made of particles of billions of year old stars. WE ARE ASTROLOGY. The cosmos is wild and wise and so are we when we choose to listen and align to the solar system’s wisdom. Astrology brings out the best and worst of us. It brings us hope and helps us cope. It empowers us to open our minds to the whole of life and be empathic to the diverse lived experiences of our fellow humans. Astrology helps us to stay awake and evolve. To me, this is why humans are hereto master the art of expanding our consciousness.
2. Astrology is like a mirror to the soul and our life purpose.
Our individual natal chart is a blueprint to our soul as it reflects exactly what was happening in the cosmos when we were born. It is an incredible tool for seeing how our past affects our present and future perceptions of ourselves. Our chart show us where our gifts live and reflects back what can potentially hold us back. Actively choosing to look in the mirror of the soul and embody (put into practice) astrology can give us a higher, more humble and mature perspective across all areas of life; physically, mentally, spiritually, emotionally and relationally. If we repeatedly make choices from our unconscious mind (small self), we can remain stuck in the same lessons over and over again (karma) leading us to feeling frustrated, lost and without a meaningful purpose. If we meet our blocks and pains with curiosity, compassion, wisdom and support, we invite our spirit (higher self) to begin to steer us to live our light instead of running us to live our shite. Everybody has a soul purpose, it takes a conscious choice to reflect, seek and follow the inner call of soul instead of listening to society and perhaps selling one’s soul. It takes courage to individuate and go your own way. Learning my chart has been so affirming and reassuring and helps me to continually overcome self sabotage when it comes to my career and creative purpose.
3. Astrology is magic and transformative
The astrological wheel has 12 zodiac signs starting with Aries and ending in Pisces. Like the tarot, each sign is an evolution of the previous sign- we have something to learn from every one! Each sign embodies an archetype (character) that possess virtues and vices with light and shadow sides. Each sign is a teacher that influences human psychology and behaviour and are there for a high reason; for us to master their teachings to become more whole, well-rounded individuals. The shadow isn’t bad, it makes us human. Being aware of our shadows is key so we can integrate and accept those parts of ourselves instead of acting out from them and misusing and misplacing our creative energy. The root word of the word magic is “magh” in latin and it means power. Power is energy. We need more people becoming aware of their shadow sides and integrating their dark to be channeled into art and sharing it for the highest good of themselves and everyone around them. Our light sometimes lives in our shadows. Astrology is alchemy and it helps us turn life’s shite into light and the old into gold. Art is self reclamation and self actualisation. Astrology helps us see what we need to change to become the person we want and know we can be.
4. The Moon is like a best pal
The moon is the earth’s satellite, a luminary that brings things to light and completion when it is full, and conceals things from sight and into dissolution when it is dark. The moon is magical and mysterious. The moon moves in phases and cycles. It teaches us how to pay attention to where we are putting our energy and why. It teaches us to slow the fuck down guiding us when to act in its waxing phase and when to rest in its waning phase. The more I study and align with the stars and moon, I wholeheartedly swear by the heads up it gives me to not fuck myself, my people or my life up. The moon literally stops me going insane and helps me trust in the timing of things. It teaches me patience and the value of slow sustainable growth. Living by the moon’s phases is my biggest spiritual practice and is literally like having a really good pal who has your back. If you pay attention, listen and respect each other you can co-create an incredible trusted relationship and make beautiful things happen!
5. To me Astrology is also like therapy as it gives us the WHOLE truth for our highest good
The truth although it can sometimes hurt, it really does set us free! I love looking ahead into the energies to see what kind of week, month, year is on the cards and sharing it with others to help them in times of need. Astrology is a solar system and a support system to me. It teaches me that some months and years are more intense than others- these years teach me resilience and humility. Some periods are more joyful- they teach me the value of play. Some years are slow, they teach me the value of patience and rest. Some are utter despair- they teach me that life is also about grief and death. Life is Art and it is all of it. It’s messy, paradoxical, painful and beautiful. Us human caterpillars have to willingly die a thousand times in our human cocoons whilst we are alive. Thank fuck we have astrology as a map for the ride!
6. Astrology is A.R.T. A-ching R-aw T-ruth
Art is the healing and gives life meaning. Creativity, like life, is a spiritual practice. Art is about honouring your unique PROCESS and ever changing truth. You are not a product, you are a messy humble human heart on a non linear path of physical, mental, emotional and creative evolution. The gold is in the learnings of the journey. Making art from our A-ching R-aw T-ruth is healing. The art of astrology teaches us we can turn our burnings into rich learnings and to some extent (without spiritually bypassing) our traumas into triumphs. This is how we evolve and don’t stay stuck in regret or despair. I say this as much for myself as I do for you! This one is an utter fucker to forget but oh so sweet to remember. Your story is your A.R.T, it’s up to you how you want to celebrate your soul that is beautiful and human and whole.